The New Citizen Kane's latest album PSYCHEDELIKA Pt. 1 feels like an entire trip – with songs about the shades of love to songs that offer introspection on the big questions of life, and all of them are fit for the dancefloors.
Welcome to Psychedelika
Setting the tone for the album, ‘Welcome to Psychedelika’ quite literally feels like a guided tour into worlds of trance and hypnotics. With vibrant, trippy beats, the track will have you under its spell.
I Don’t Need To Say - Radio Edit
Trippy vocals grounding the track, ‘I Don’t Need To Say - Radio Edit’ is all about how love can feel like a drug, leaving you on a whirlwind and addicted.
Here, Now
A slight shift in musicality from the previous tracks, ‘Here, Now’ has a hint of tropical music elements over the dominant electronic pop beats, and features vocals of a deep range.
My Muse
Taking on a slow, groovy sound, ‘My Muse’ builds slowly, letting you relax and settle in its soundscape. The track is all about considering life your muse, and meeting it head on.
Heads Are Round
Starting off with a solid EDM beat, ‘Heads Are Round’ holds an upbeat energy while its lyrics are full of deep introspection, which will make you think as well.
San Diego
A reverb drenched guitar riff starting off the track, ‘San Diego’ once again has the tropical city vibe going for it. The track captures how a city can be everything for a person, as it shapes them.
Eyes Wide Shut
A colourful layer of distant vocals and beats opening the track, ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ has the right balance of groove and emotive lyrics that will have you thinking of that someone.
Subconscious (Primordial radio Mix)
Theatrical in its sound, ‘Subconscious (Primordial radio Mix)’ makes use of an interesting mix of electronic beats and instruments, giving the track a larger than life feel.
Well, Damn! Here You Are
A mix of piano notes and electronic beats starting off the track, ‘Well, Damn! Here You Are’ encapsulates all the bad decisions you might have taken with regards to the person who is not right for you.
Whispering Tango
Composed of a slower groove, ‘Whispering Tango’ is the right mix of a sultry and playful vibe. The track is more of a pop sound to it compared to the rest of the tracks.
Push The Fear Out
With beats, lyrics bright and real, ‘Push The Fear Out’ is here to pull you out of your gloom. Making use of lyrics that will give you a reality check, the track will push you to change your perspectives.
Bite the Bullet
Starting off with an orchestra-like sound, ‘Bite the Bullet’ is a track of brilliance both in sound and themes. The song is polished generously with yearning, weariness, and confusion.
As Within, So Without
Bringing you face to face with the dreamscape that we find ourselves in when in love , ‘As Within, So Without’ focuses on the nuances of love that make you feel like anything is possible.
It’s Saturday & I’m High
Giving off a sound that feels like a muddled dream of colours, ‘It’s Saturday & I’m High’ with its magnetic beats and rhythms, is encoded with the feeling of being high with life.
Café Life
A song through the lens of an observer of life, ‘Café Life’ weaves the truths of many people along with a funky, playful groove.
Ratbag Joy
A recording of the original after the tropical sounding Temple Beach version, ‘Ratbag Joy’ does not disappoint in the least, with its groovy, electronic pop soundscapes.
Afterglow
The last track of the album, ‘Afterglow’ as its name suggests does feel like driving under tangerine skies with the top down. The song provides you a lot to think about through its lyrics.
An album with the perfect balance of top of the chart rhythms and beautiful songwriting, PSYCHEDELIKA Pt. 1 is a must listen.